Forklift Equipment Operator – Planer Department

A well-established and fully integrated forest product company, proudly rooted in the Flathead Valley, is looking for a Forklift Equipment Operator in their Planer Department. Their operation encompasses everything from sustainably managing their own timberland to running their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. They believe their recipe for success is their commitment to healthy forests, healthy families and a healthy community.

If you have forklift experience and are a hands-on type of person ready to build a career with a local company, apply today. We are looking for a safety conscience, reliable applicant who thrives working around wood and understands the lumber industry or wants to learn. The Forklift Equipment Operator will operate forklifts to move lumber, dunnage, parts, supplies and machinery and move finished lumber units from the Planer to the shipping yard inventory.  

Pay: Starting at $22.55/hour
Schedule: Day Shift – 4/10’s – 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 10 1/2hr shift ½ unpaid lunch, this shift rotates out one day off during the week and every month ends up with a 4-day weekend  

Essential Functions and Duties: Operates forklift to move lumber units  Accurately place lumber units in inventory yard Help transport lumber, sticker racks, and cleanup carts to and from the planer Communicate effectively with other employees and Foremen Maintains a clean work area daily
Qualifications: Forklift experience preferred Able to physically perform labor position Able to take directions and work independently and safely
Get in touch! Call 406-295-1346 to reach Twyla or send resume to twyla@lcstaffing.com

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